Adventure Day at Sparks Marina Teaches Summer Sports
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Updated: 7:09 AM Jun 25, 2009
Adventure Day at Sparks Marina Teaches Summer Sports
People with disabilities, their friends and families are invited to explore summertime sports at Mark Wellman's Adventure Day at the Sparks Marina Park. The free event takes place on Saturday, June 27, from 10 am until 2 pm.
Posted: 3:52 AM Jun 24, 2009
Reporter: Karoline Wightman
Email Address: karoline.wightman@kolotv.com
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SPARKS, NV - Hand cycling, kayaking, sailing and adapted rock climbing will be available. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome to come out and try something new in a safe, fun environment. Participants are required to have a guardian sign a release form to take part.

Mark Wellman, a two-time Para-Olympian and nationally acclaimed author, filmmaker and motivational speaker, will join with members of Disabled Sports USA Far West, Sierra Nevada Community Sailing and Reno Mountain Sports to work with participants.
Wellman says, "it's important to give people with disabilities the opportunity to try something they thought they may never be able to do."

Shauna Nelson, Sparks Recreation Supervisor and coordinator of the event, says, "we want to make these sports possible for everyone."

For more information on Adventure Day, call (775) 353-7815 or go online to www.sparksrec.com. The Sparks Marina Park is located at 300 Howard Drive.

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